Take Action for Safe Cosmetics

Cosmetics companies are used to getting their way because money talks. Tell Congress that women's health comes before corporate profits. Send a letter NOW to the Committee on Energy and Commerce's Subcommittee on Health so that our voices are heard at the cosmetics hearing tomorrow.

Subject:

Your Letter:

I’m deeply concerned that personal care products we use every day, like face cream, baby shampoo, sunscreen, and lipstick, are some of the least-regulated on the market. There is a growing body of scientific evidence linking a number of chemicals found in these products to breast cancer and other health and reproductive harms. I'm joining Breast Cancer Action to ask you to put public health first.

I understand the Energy and Commerce Committee’s Subcommittee on Health is holding a hearing March 27 on cosmetics regulation, and that the Committee is considering folding in language that addresses how the FDA regulates cosmetics in the reauthorization of the medical device and prescription drug user fee acts. 
 
As a constituent concerned about the safety of cosmetics for both myself and my family, I am asking you to include the following common sense provisions so as to ensure that this will be meaningful, health-protective legislation:

• Stop using ingredients linked to cancer, birth defects and developmental harm from cosmetics; 
• Create a uniform health-based FDA safety standard that includes protections for children, the elderly, workers and other vulnerable populations;
• Close labeling loopholes by requiring full ingredient disclosure, including chemicals in fragrance and ingredients in salon products so workers and consumers know what chemicals they are being exposed to.
• Give the FDA mandatory recall authority so it can get hazardous products off store shelves.

I look forward to hearing back from you on this critically important public health and consumer health issue. We all deserve safe products and protection from harmful chemicals.

Representative Mike Ross

Fax:(202) 225-1314

Representative Lois Capps

Fax:(202) 225-5632

Representative Henry Waxman

Fax:(202) 225-4099

Representative Phil Gingrey

Fax:(202) 225-2944

Representative Jan Schakowsky

Fax:(202) 226-6890

Representative John Shimkus

Fax:(202) 225-5880

Representative Ed Whitfield

Fax:(202) 225-3547

Representative Brett Guthrie

Fax:(202) 226-2019

Representative Bill Cassidy

Fax:(202) 225-7313

Representative Fred Upton

Fax:(202) 225-4986

Representative Mike Rogers

Fax:(202) 225-5820

Representative John Dingell

Fax:(202) 226-0371

Representative Sue Myrick

Fax:(202) 225-3389

Representative Frank Pallone

Fax:(202) 225-9665

Representative Leonard Lance

Fax:(202) 225-9460

Representative Edolphus Towns

Fax:(202) 225-1018

Representative Eliot Engel

Fax:(202) 225-5513

Representative Bob Latta

Fax:(202) 225-1985

Representative Joe Pitts

Fax:(202) 225-2013

Representative Jim Matheson

Fax:(202) 225-5638

Representative Tammy Baldwin

Fax:(202) 225-6942

Representative Michael Burgess

Fax:(202) 225-7772

Representative Tim Murphy

Fax:(202) 225-1844

Representative Marsha Blackburn

Fax:(202) 225-3004

Representative Cathy McMorris Rodgers

Fax:(202) 225-3392

Representative Joe Barton

Fax:(202) 225-3052

Representative Charles Gonzalez

Fax:(202) 225-1915

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